About Us
Inspiring People to Thrive
Creative. Industrious. Leaders
We take great pride in the success of our clients. Whether it's helping to streamline a sales order processing system, developing a strategy to enter new markets, or securing funding to fuel expansion, Bowman Venture Group will develop a strategy for success tailored to your business objectives.
Why BVG?
We are mentors who seek to help your company grow, not sharks looking to take it from you. Our extensive network of business and political contacts is a significant benefit to our clients. Sometimes knowing who to call and getting them to take the call is the difference between success and failure.
Our Philosphy
We believe that it's more important to listen than to speak. Our first job when we begin an engagement is to learn your business, meet your people. and seek to understand obstacles hindering growth, We then develop a customized roadmap to get you from where you are to where you want to go,
Success Key
Our success stems from our work ethic. We develop close working relationships with our clients, getting to know their businesses from the inside out. Once the mission objective is identified, we will work as hard as you to help you achieve your goals. Your success is our greatest reward.
Exemplary Engagements
Start-ups
- ZED Digital
- TWP The Web People (Created first online catalogs for The Limited/Victoria's Secret and clinical research data collection, processing, and analytical software for Mayo Clinic and Ohio State University hospital systems,)
- MicroMentor
- Renu Group (RGS 610 brake fluid & CoolRenu coolant additive)
- TurboLogo (surface branding & safety technology)
- ACT Athletic Coaching Technology
- Champs Chairs
- Wall Data (PC-to-host software for Hospital Corporation of America, Trinty Healthcare, Perot Systems, Big 3 Automakerss, Cleveland Clinic, Nationwide Insurance, Proctor & Gamble, et alia)
Venture Capital
- Secured $1MM credit line for Lift Chocolate company to enable manufacturing capacity expansion
- Raised $1MM in private equity for ACT Athletic Coaching Technology
- Raised $1.5mm private equity for Renu Group
- Raised $1MM in private equity for Avitae Corporation
Strategic Communications
- Provided public speaking coaching to county Sheriff in advance of a state university commencement address.
- Provided media training to a non-profit executive prior to television and radio interviews.
- Crafted opinion piece urging action in a state-wide referendum.
- Developed media strategy and booked media appearances for leader of a citizen's election integrity initiative.
Turnarounds
- For Avitae USA (caffeinated water beverages) negotiated with creditors to restructure debt, collected accounts receivable, and returned company to solid financial footing,
- Rejuvenated Ault Park Concours d'Elegance by leveraging civil & business aviation contacts to create VIP event and enhanced patron experience.
- Recruited new president and board members for Fallen 15 veteran non-profit to benefit Gold Star families.
Political Consulting
- Worked with Ohio State legislature to streamline process for naming state and federal highways after Ohio servicemen and -women killed in action.
- Led campaign to end "sophomore rule" at Ohio State University requiring sophomores to live on campus.
- Facilitated election integrity review of Ohio voter registration database by Secretary of State's Public Integrity Division.
- Worked with states to expand benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
- Created Business First Caucus in Ohio state legislature.
- Led preservation effort of Converse Hall as a ROTC facility and Memorial Park at Ohio State University
Take Your Business to the Next Level
Leverage our experiece to propel your business forward into exciting new waters.
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